It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Historic Downtown Pflugerville gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Pflugerville, TX is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Pfluger Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Roaring Fork or visit Heritage House Museum, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Pflugerville, TX, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Pflugerville, TX understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Pflugerville, TX 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
The Texas Education Agency released the 2023-24 A-F Accountability ratings for Texas school districts Aug. 15, following a year-and-a-half long lawsuit that blocked the ratings from being released.The agency also released the 2024-25 ratings as scheduled.Pflugerville ISD received a "C" rating in 2023-24, scoring 75 out of 100 possible points, and a "C" rating in 2024-25, scoring 79 out of 100 points.How it works The accountability rating system was established during the 2017 l...
The Texas Education Agency released the 2023-24 A-F Accountability ratings for Texas school districts Aug. 15, following a year-and-a-half long lawsuit that blocked the ratings from being released.
The agency also released the 2024-25 ratings as scheduled.
Pflugerville ISD received a "C" rating in 2023-24, scoring 75 out of 100 possible points, and a "C" rating in 2024-25, scoring 79 out of 100 points.
How it works
The accountability rating system was established during the 2017 legislative session under House Bill 22 to provide insight into how well districts and campuses are educating students.
Ratings are based on measures of student achievement including State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness, or STAAR assessments; graduation rates; and college, career and military readiness, or CCMR, outcomes.
"A," "B" and "C" ratings are considered passing, while "D" and "F" are failing ratings.
PfISD also received a "C" rating for the 2022-23 school year.
Breaking it down
Of the 34 PfISD campuses that received ratings for the 2024-25 school year:
Of these same campuses that received ratings for the 2023-24 school year:
Year-over-year, 15 campus ratings improved, four campus ratings declined, and 15 campus ratings remained the same.
“The release of these reports ... will mark the first time [2024] A-F rating information will be made publicly available by the agency and can be used to support action planning to improve student outcomes by school systems, parents and the public at large,” TEA officials said in a July letter sent to school administrators across the state.
The full list of district and individual campus ratings for both years can be viewed here.
Looking back
The 2024 ratings were blocked for nearly one year after 33 school districts sued the TEA last August, arguing that the agency made it "mathematically impossible" for some schools to earn a high score, according to recent Community Impact reporting.
However, Texas' 15th Court of Appeals ruled July 3 that the ratings could be released.
“Millions of dollars and thousands of hours of work by teachers, administrators and experts have been invested in creating the A-F ratings system; courts can decide only whether it is legal, not whether it is wise or fair, much less commandeer the job of running it,” Chief Justice Scott Brister wrote in the ruling.
The lawsuit was not the first against TEA. The rating system was updated in 2023, and that August, over 100 school districts—including PfISD—sued TEA, saying the revamped system was "unlawful" and would unfairly harm school districts.
A Travis County district court judge blocked the release of the 2023 ratings that October, but earlier this year it was ruled that the ratings could be released, and were in April.
What they're saying
Following the release of the 2023 ratings in April, Superintendent Quintin Shepherd said in a letter to parents that officials been monitoring district-level assessments and internal data, saying there were "positive gains" in student learning and achievement.
"These results tell a much more accurate and current story: one of resilience, growth, and commitment to excellence," Shepherd said.
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath said during an Aug. 14 press conference that studies show that "because we publicly rate schools, our students do better academically" and later in life.
According to Morath, 31% of campuses across the state received a higher rating in 2025 than in 2024.
Something to note
Districts and campuses that need to create turnaround plans ahead of state intervention will have the rest of the year to finalize the plans, Morath said.
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A top 15 national ranking adds to the appeal in talent attraction.flugerville Mayor Victor Gonzales says there are many reasons why this booming Austin suburb in Central Texas was recently named the No. 15 Best Place to Live in America by U.S. News & World Report.“We had 272 people in Pflugerville when I was born,” he says. “We have 70,000 people now. We are the trail capital of Texas, and we are just 15 minutes from downtown Austin. Pflugerville is a regional draw. We are not a small town...
A top 15 national ranking adds to the appeal in talent attraction.
flugerville Mayor Victor Gonzales says there are many reasons why this booming Austin suburb in Central Texas was recently named the No. 15 Best Place to Live in America by U.S. News & World Report.
“We had 272 people in Pflugerville when I was born,” he says. “We have 70,000 people now. We are the trail capital of Texas, and we are just 15 minutes from downtown Austin. Pflugerville is a regional draw. We are not a small town anymore.”
Gonzales says Pflugerville’s lofty ranking stems from its overall attractiveness to workers and their families: “Our schools, our public safety and our commercial business growth set us apart,” he says. “When families move here, they want the best schools for their children. Our school district is one of the best in Texas.”
They also come for the jobs, and on that count Pflugerville ranks among the best performing cities in Texas. Pflugerville excels at job creation because it invests heavily and regularly into worker training and talent attraction.
The holy grail of economic development is workforce development, and no one understands that better than Jerry W. Jones Jr., executive director of the Pflugerville Community Development Corporation (PCDC).
Jones knows that in order for his city to maintain its competitive edge as a magnet for business, it must constantly up its game in worker training, higher education, and talent attraction and retention. Each of these areas is addressed in detail in the recently produced Pflugerville Workforce Study commissioned by the PCDC. Among the key takeaways, says Jones, is the need for greater alignment across all aspects of the workforce ecosystem.
“The most important thing we learned from our recent Workforce Study is the critical need for better alignment and proactive engagement across our workforce ecosystem,” says Jones. “The study highlighted existing and projected misalignment between K-12 CTE [career technical education] inventory, current local training programs and the specific talent needs of our growing target industries. It underscored that while we have foundational elements, a more unified, data-driven approach is essential to build pipelines ahead of demand, rather than just reacting to current shortages. This also includes identifying and addressing the barriers to work that exist for various segments of our population, which directly impact workforce participation and the supply of talent.”
The goal is to make sure that Pflugerville is able to produce the in-demand talent needed by employers. Just as Pflugerville more than doubled in size from 28,000 residents in 2000, Greater Austin nearly doubled from 1.25 million people in 2000 to 2.313 million today.
Keeping up with growth means constantly enhancing worker preparation. Jones says Pflugerville will use the new study to get even better. “As a result of this study, Pflugerville plans several changes,” he says. “For adult education and reskilling, we are actively pursuing clarity on how the Pflugerville Independent School District’s CTE Center can be used for adult training in the evenings and on weekends. This includes working toward a memorandum of understanding with PfISD and collaborating with partners, such as WFSCA/Skill Point Alliance, to develop targeted programs. For CTE training, we are working with PfISD CTE leadership to identify the needs of our primary employers. This will allow PfISD to develop pathways that address these needs, ensuring instructional alignment with future target industries. We will also socialize the importance of this alignment across various community groups and businesses.”
Help Wanted: Technical SkillsIn recent years, Pflugerville has experienced a growing need for workers trained in robotics, CNC, computer science and 3D printing/additive manufacturing. These are the jobs being created at workplaces like that of Cortec Precision Sheet Metal in Pflugerville.
Cortec General Manager Manuel Teschera says that area schools and training centers produce top-quality talent. “When you look at our welders, machinists and other technicians, we’ve been able to find them, recruit them and train them for the jobs we need,” he says. “Precision metal work in this area has grown over the years; and a few other metalworking shops have moved here.”
The growth of semiconductor manufacturing and 3D printing at additive manufacturers in the region contributes to this surge in worker demand.
To help meet that need, Jones says he wants the city to actively recruit and ultimately secure a branch campus of a major higher education institution. “The City Council and PCDC Board of Directors have challenged me to recruit and ultimately secure a satellite campus for a university or community college,” he notes. “I have initiated conversations with presidents and senior staff from various universities in Texas. We are currently in discussions regarding the potential for a satellite campus model in Pflugerville, which aligns directly with identified workforce needs. Ideally, we are seeking a four-year university presence that can provide specific advanced technology and engineering programs, along with entrepreneurial and innovation pathways, that will support our target industries and future workforce.”
The goal of this effort, he adds, is to equip more local residents with competitive skill sets in engineering, advanced manufacturing and other specialized fields. Jones says the community plans to use apprenticeships, learn-and-earn models and a burgeoning youth entrepreneurship training program to develop future workers.
Finding New Funding Models“Our investments in initiatives like the PFORGE Youth Entrepreneur Program [a collaboration with PfISD] and supporting CTE equipment needs within PfISD have been highly successful in delivering tangible programs,” he says. “Our collaborations with Workforce Solutions Capital Area [WFSCA] and leveraging their funding streams have also been vital. In the future, we would like to explore tapping into federal funding sources, such as those from the Economic Development Administration, particularly for larger-scale projects like the potential innovation and entrepreneurship center or wet lab development. Additionally, we’ll continue to advise businesses on maximizing Texas Workforce Commission training grants for upskilling their existing workforce.”
Jones says investments like these make Pflugerville a desirable destination for workers and families.
“The reality,” he says, “is that we have a growing, diverse and adaptable workforce which, with proper training and support, can meet the evolving demands of our target industries.”
For Pflugerville and its employers, that’s a recipe for success.
This Investment Profile was prepared under the auspices of the Pflugerville Community Development Corp. For more information, go to pfdevelopment.com or contact Adam Maxon at [email protected].
A popular German grocery store, known for its low prices, could soon be giving H-E-B a run for its money. Aldi is eyeing a new location in a growing Central Texas suburb as the company continues to invest in the Austin area.A ...
A popular German grocery store, known for its low prices, could soon be giving H-E-B a run for its money. Aldi is eyeing a new location in a growing Central Texas suburb as the company continues to invest in the Austin area.
A Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing reveals Aldi is building a $1.75 million store in Cedar Park, a town about 20 miles north of Austin. Evidently Aldi is not avoiding competition as it will be right down the road from an H-E-B.
Construction on the Cedar Park Aldi is expected to begin September 22 and is slated to end in February 2026. This new 23,606-square-foot store would replace a former Big Lots, the Austin Business Journal reports.
The scope of work for the project includes replacing the sign and siding, adding/relocating openings and retrofitting Aldi's standard store components like a new freezer, cooler, HVAC and electricity package and more into the new space.
Its listed address on North Bell Boulevard is about half a mile away from an H-E-B and not too far away from a potential Trader Joe's, which is also owned by the makers of Aldi. Last year, the Cedar Park City Council approved plans for a planned 8-acre, mixed-use development located nearly two miles away from a possible Aldi.
Although Aldi has not yet confirmed its arrival to Cedar Park, this new store would be part of the company rapidly expanding footprint in the U.S. The New York Times recently reported Aldi plans to open 200 stores across the country this year, more than any other grocer, and expects to have around 2,600 locations by the end of 2025.
This would make it the third-largest supermarket chain by number of stores, with Kroger having 2,700 stores and Walmart boasting 5,206 locations. H-E-B operates over 440 stores in Texas and Mexico, with more than 50 in the Austin area.
The Times says Aldi wants to have more than 3,200 stores in the U.S. by the end of 2028. Once open, Cedar Park would be Aldi's sixth Central Texas location since the grocer has others in Pflugerville, Georgetown, Temple and two in Killeen. Aldi also has 128 stores across Texas, mainly in small suburbs outside big metros.
MySA reached out to Aldi for comment.
Find it: 850 N. Bell Blvd., Suite 104, Cedar Park, TX 78613
512-215-3747
